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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.95, 13,998.72 and 5,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.95, 13,998.72 and 5,667.89 is: 7,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.95 : 13,998.72 = 5,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.95/13,998.72 = 5,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.95x = 13,998.72 × 5,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.95x = 79,343,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,240.10/10,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.73

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